An Israeli airstrike killed three Turkish citizens who attempted to cross illegally from Lebanon to Israel, Turkey's foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

The talks on where to send the released terrorists are reportedly being conducted in full coordination with Jerusalem.

Decision on where to send the prisoners is coordinated with Israel, officials tell ToI; Hamas said to vow terror chiefs Barghouti and Saadat will be freed in deal's 2nd phase

Israel killed two Palestinians in the northern West Bank overnight and into Wednesday, the occupied territory's Heath Ministry said, as the Israeli military focuses on a major crackdown there during the ceasefire in Gaza.

Israel, which is already facing the looming threat of an Iran-Israel, must now deal with the emerging challenge from Turkey after the fall of Syria's Assad.

On the other hand, the cause is used as a tool to generate sympathy for jihadist organizations like Hamas, legitimizing actions under the banner of “Palestinian resistance.” Both approaches exploit the Palestinian issue to further their respective narratives,

ISTANBUL (JTA) – Despite months of deteriorating relations and increasingly hostile rhetoric, the complete shutdown of trade between Turkey and Israel earlier this month came as a shock to many.

Turkey wants to increase its role in Gaza during the post-ceasefire process despite uncertainties and geopolitical complexities.

Turkey cut off trade ties with Israel last year in response to its conflict against Hamas in Gaza. Relations between the two countries have been strained as President Erdogan has continued to lash out at Israel.

No country has as much to gain from a stable Syria as Turkey, and few have as much to lose if it implodes. Turkey is home to more than 3m Syrian refugees, and wants Syria to be safe enough for many to return.

The US halts foreign aid for most countries, including Ukraine, while sparing Israel and Turkey. The directive affects military, development aid, and global health programs like PEPFAR.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel but expressed concern over continued attacks.